How to shoot 4K video and 120FPS slow-mos on your LG G2

It's another week, which means we have yet another cool mod for your Android-based device is headed your way. This time around, however, we have something truly special, granted that your daily driver is the critically-acclaimed LG G2. As you may have gleaned already, today we're going to show you how you can modify your G2 in order to be able to shoot 4K video and 120 frames per second clips for slow-mos.

Before you proceed, keep in mind that your G2 needs to be running the official stock LG Android 4.4 KitKat-based software.

So anyway, a certain developer, going by the xdabbeb nickname on the xda-developers boards, has developed a pretty neat mod for the G2 that tweaks the software behind the excellent camera. As it turns out, and even though LG won't provide official support for this, the KitKat update allows the G2 to take advantage of the above-mentioned new perks via its software. The hardware is already capable! Apart from these two tweaks, there are a number of others that you can get acquainted with from the changelog found right here. Those include an HDR Video mode, 60FPS 720p mode, and even 1600 ISO option. There are also improvements in low-light photography, and things like Normal, Night, and Intelligent Auto modes have all undergone some slight shutter speed changes. Moreover, low-light focus time has been decreased, and video frame rate has seen a hike when shooting in dark environments. Perhaps best of all, save for 4K video and the 120FPS mode, all these are available even if you're still on the now older, Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM.

The installation procedure is very simple, granted that you already have a custom recovery installed (use TWRP for this guide, CWM is not officially supported!). We won't go into details as to how you can install either of those, as there's already plenty of information on the internet, and if you can't get that done, it's probably best for you to refrain from modding your device in the first place. If you're into this stuff, here's an easy root guide, and here's a guide to getting TWRP installed on your G2. You'll also need these three files:

As with any modification, it's important that you take precautions, just to be on the safe side. As such, use your installed custom recovery (TWRP) to back up your system and whatever else you care to. Trust us, the 5 minutes this process will take sure as hell outweigh the hours you may end up having to spend trying to bring a broken device back into life.

Just follow the instructions on your left and do it!

Step 1: Back up your system!

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The creator of the mod, xdabbeb, has uploaded two very quick back up/recovery scripts that you can flash (install) through TWRP. Said scripts will back up your current, stock camera settings, in case you decide to revert back to normal. All you need to do the is flash the restore script, and your settings are back to normal. It's as easy as that.

Again, just follow the on-screen instructions to your left and navigate to the folder you copied the files from the list above.

Step 2: Back up your camera settings

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We're all backed up now, so it's safe to go ahead and install the mod itself. Follow the same procedure, but install the mod this time around.

Step 3: Install the goodies

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All you have to do next is reboot your system. Instructions on the left.

Step 4: Reboot system

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You should now verify that the mod was installed correctly. An easy way to do that is to go into the camera and see if you have an ISO 1600 setting. If you do, then you're good to go. Go ahead and explore all the new options now available to you, and make sure to let us know about your results. Once our unit of the G2 receives the coveted KitKat update, we'll be uploading a before/after comparison ourselves.

That's it, folks!

Step 5: Verify installation

As with any modification, it's important that you take precautions, just to be on the safe side. As such, use your installed custom recovery (TWRP) to back up your system and whatever else you care to. Trust us, the 5 minutes this process will take sure as hell outweigh the hours you may end up having to spend trying to bring a broken device back into life.

How to shoot 4K video and 120FPS slow-mos on your LG G2

1. Step 1: Back up your system!

As with any modification, it's important that you take precautions, just to be on the safe side. As such, use your installed custom recovery (TWRP) to back up your system and whatever else you care to. Trust us, the 5 minutes this process will take sure as hell outweigh the hours you may end up having to spend trying to bring a broken device back into life.

Just follow the instructions on your left and do it!

2. Step 2: Back up your camera settings

The creator of the mod, xdabbeb, has uploaded two very quick back up/recovery scripts that you can flash (install) through TWRP. Said scripts will back up your current, stock camera settings, in case you decide to revert back to normal. All you need to do the is flash the restore script, and your settings are back to normal. It's as easy as that.

Again, just follow the on-screen instructions to your left and navigate to the folder you copied the files from the list above.

3. Step 3: Install the goodies

We're all backed up now, so it's safe to go ahead and install the mod itself. Follow the same procedure, but install the mod this time around.

4. Step 4: Reboot system

All you have to do next is reboot your system. Instructions on the left.

5. Step 5: Verify installation

You should now verify that the mod was installed correctly. An easy way to do that is to go into the camera and see if you have an ISO 1600 setting. If you do, then you're good to go. Go ahead and explore all the new options now available to you, and make sure to let us know about your results. Once our unit of the G2 receives the coveted KitKat update, we'll be uploading a before/after comparison ourselves.

Chris P. Thank you for bringing this mod to my attention, but AFAIK there isn't a way to install TWRP on KitKat software version for the G2, YET. I checked xda again and people are still trying to get it working. All software versions of G2 before 4.4.2 have been proven pliable to custom recoveries, but not this build. I suggest you please either put a note in the article, or post a source that shows installation of TWRP on software version D80020c of ATT LG G2.
Furthermore, you cannot even root after updating to KitKat (unless you were rooted before accepting the update). Just wanted to clear up the info.
Thanks.

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